Wednesday, January 16, 2013

"Hundreds.... really alot... some ... okay, ONE fan showed up to get her copy of the February issue of Romantic Homes magazine autographed by Julie Marie at her magazine signing event as her blog "Idyllhours" was featured in the "Site Seeing" section for February"...

Photo taken by Monsieur Jacques

(Yes, Jack puts up with my silliness! and he's very proud of me... not my silliness, my being in the magazine... I think that's what he meant???... I kinda think maybe he likes my silliness too!... tee hee hee... Tessy loves her silly mama!...)

To say I was flattered and surprised when asked to be featured in the February issue of one of my very favorite magazines would be an understatement... when Beth Livesay contacted me last October, I could hardly believe it... I always say Idyllhours is a "small town blog" and I am just a country girl... I am so honored to be in this beautiful magazine for the month of February under "Site Seeing"...

Beth requested a number of my photos and I was very happy with the ones Beth chose to feature...

This is another absolutely beautiful issue you will want to linger over... Thank you Romantic Homes and Beth!... xoxo... Julie Marie

48 comments:

Ahhh...how exciting for you, my dear Julie Marie! The pictures that you share on the blog are always delighful and lovely so I can see why you would be featured in Romantic Homes magazine :) I will have to look for a copy.

I opened my copy of Romantic Homes yesterday and was tickled to see your blog featured. How exciting! Perhaps a little remedy for the winter blues?? Congratulations to you - I hope Tessy treasures her signed copy!!

You must be so excited; I know I would be. I can't think of any blog I follow that is more suited, or more deserving. Sadly, we don't get this in the UK, but how wonderful for you, and your most loyal fan showing up for the signing . . Bless You Tessy!

Oh my goodness I am so proud of you and now I can say I know someone famous!!! who Hoo small town girl...lolShe chose some beautiful pictures and what a treasure this magazine issue will be.Thanks for sharing with us.Hugs to you and Princess Tessy

What a lovely post I had a giggle in the beginning . Papa is the same with me and my antics for posts lol. Congrats to being in the mag that's awesome ! Cute photo of Tessy your biggest fan waiting for a autograph from you ! Have a good day !

Hi Julie Marie,Congrats on your site seeing feature. I am so excited for you. I have not received my copy yet, maybe this week I hope. You so deserve to be included and I love seeing your fan in line for her signed copy. LOL Too darling.

Hope you are feeling better. Lots of people are really sick at the moment.Hugs, Celestina Marie

Oh, Congratulations to my sweet friend. What better publication to be in and what sweeter month to be featured!?! I am waiting for my copy to arrive-hmmmm...I usually have it by this time. I am soooo proud to say I know you- xo Diana

I am so proud of you!!!And your feature and pics are super fantastic.I'm soso happy.You deserve all of it.And I think gorgeous Tess is too.She can sence whats kind of going on and wants to be part of it.I am going to go and buy that mag.Alexia my daughter will be getting her own copy.Remember I told you ..I her a subs. for Christmas.Its her fav mag too. I wish you all the luck and happyness.You are eone of the sweetest ladies I know.I'm proud to be your friend. Love you Dearest,XXOO Marie

Oh my-- I'm off to get my issue first thing!!! Congrats my beautiful friend-- such a well deserved honor! ( that picture of you and your dog is priceless!!)

Dearest Julie- your beautiful beautiful scarf arrived yesterday and truly there were tears in my eyes as I unwrapped the package-- if ever there was a scarf so filled with love-- every stitch made with a prayer in your heart- yours is it. Your gift will touch someone's life and prayerfully be their healing grace.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this deeply emotional gift-- a gift that bears the love if you and your sister. You are a true give- an angel of mercy- a kind soul who creates from her heart.

I love you-Vicki

Ps- the post featuring a beautiful collection of scarves will be at the end of the month--xoxo

OMG! I opened my Romantic Homes Magazine last night as I sat in bed and almost leaped out of bed when I saw you were featured in the blog section!!! Congrats Julie on such an honor - you have a wonderful blog and your photography is superb. I know you have to be so excited and proud to have been chosen. Looking forward to your future posts and more of your fabulous photos!!

I just received my Romantic Homes yesterday, and breezed through it. I always stop and read about the featured blogs and thought I don't know about Idyllhours -- then here you are -- you stopped by my blog today. I'm honored, and congrats on the article. Sally

Oh, Julie Marie, I am so excited for you!! Congratulations on being featured in this wonderful magazine! I always love to visit your "journal", and I am sure others will love it, too. I am going out and get a copy as soon as possible. Enjoy your weekend, sweet friend! Sending love and hugs to you~Vicki

Hi Julie,Love reading this post again and so excited for your blog and you to be featured.I love your first pic and noticed this time the little fireplace heater. I have the same one in my studio only it has french doors that open in the middle. Sure have used it alot this winter already. But today it reached 72 degrees. Just fickle weather going back to freezing by Sunday.

Hope you are feeling better with your nasty cold. Many are sick here and I heard it takes a long time to get over this virus. Stay warm this weekend. Enjoy the snow from indoors.Much Love, Celestina Marie

Congrats my sweet friend! I got my copy in the mail and hardly had a chance to look at it. A dear friend came by and I let her borrow it. I am thrilled for you and will read all about it! Romantic Homes is one of my favorite magazines also.hugs,Jann

Hi sweetie!!! I am sooo proud and excited for you! You are so lucky. I got my copy and the pics are just gorgeous. So soothing and romantic! You and your beautiful inspiring blog deserve it so much :)Love you lots big sis,Amy

How in the world did I miss this post....?? :) I'm so glad that you send me the link, Julie! Congratulations, sweetie! I'm so proud of you!!!! You must've been beyond thrilled! Your photos were just fabulous, too! I'm definitely going to go through my "pile" and look for my issue! ♥

Hello, I'm Julie Marie

I live in a peaceful, bucolic little rural town with Jack, my love of 37 years and Tessy, our beautiful English Pointer stray we rescued, who fills our home and hearts with happiness and love. Folks are friendly here and the surrounding countryside is beautiful... simple country pleasures make me happiest...my days are spent sharing laughter and good times with family and friends, tending to my old~fashioned cottage gardens and country home, daily Nature walks, my everlasting love for all of God's precious little creatures, daydreaming, and taking time to live each day to the fullest. I am of French and English heritage and I cherish the people, places, objects and events from the past, for they are all a part of who I am today. I hope you enjoy your visit to Idyllhours and will come back often... the coffeepot is always on... xoxo Julie Marie